Signs and Symptoms:
- Sore throat, fever, stomachache, headache, swollen lymph nodes in neck, and decreased appetite.
- Strep is less likely if there is a runny nose, cough and/or congestion.
- A throat culture or rapid strep test is the only way to be certain of the diagnosis of strep throat.
- A student may return to school, after 24 hours on antibiotics.